Lee Precision’s Factory Crimp Die for .30-06 Springfield (brand part no. 90824) incorporates a collet to apply a rifle-type crimp to the case, turning what can be a difficult cartridge to crimp into a straightforward step on the press. The collet is powerful enough to form its own crimp groove, so bullets don’t need a pre-cut crimp groove to get a secure hold. On one of the most widely handloaded American rifle cartridges, this die gives reloaders a reliable way to firm up bullet retention across a wide range of bullet styles. For reloaders standardized on Lee die sets, this reloading die adds a secure final crimp to .30-06 loads.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for .30-06 Springfield.
• Uses a collet-style crimp to apply a rifle-type crimp to the case.
• Powerful enough to form its own crimp groove, so bullets don’t need a pre-cut groove.
• Classified as a Factory Crimp Rifle Die, run as the final loading step.
• Measures 4.75 inches in overall length.
• Ships at a 0.41-pound shipping weight.
• Adjustable via a set screw, letting the reloader dial in the amount of crimp applied.
• Accommodates a wide range of bullet types, including jacketed bullets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do bullets need a crimp groove to use this die? No, the collet is powerful enough to form one, so bullets without a factory crimp groove still get a secure crimp.

What does a factory crimp die do? It applies a rifle-type crimp using a collet, making difficult-to-crimp cartridges like .30-06 easier to load reliably.

When in the loading sequence is this die used? As the final station, after sizing and bullet seating.

Buy the Lee Precision Factory Crimp Die, .30-06 Springfield

A secure final crimp keeps bullets seated under recoil, and Lee’s collet-style Factory Crimp Die delivers one without requiring a pre-cut crimp groove. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.